iPhone Security Settings & Cleanup

A new year means new opportunities to check and protect your Apple devices. Below is a list of recommended security steps that can be taken to protect your portable Apple devices. Please reach out if you have any questions.

iPhone Security Settings

Settings-Apple ID-Sign-in & Security - Two-Factor Authentication – On

Settings-Apple ID-iCloud – Advanced Data Protection - On

Settings-Apple ID-Sign-in & Security- Account Recovery -On

Settings-Apple ID-Sign-in & Security- Legacy Contact -On

Settings- Privacy and Security-Tracking- Turn off

Settings- Privacy and Security-App Privacy Report

 iPhone Cleanup

Settings- Safari- Clear History and Website Data – Close Tabs

Chrome-Three Dots- Clear Browsing Data- Clear Browing Data

App Store- Bottom of the Screen icon- Press 10 times

Settings- Messages- Keep Messages- 30 days or 1 Year not forever.

Settings- Siri & Search – Siri & Dictation History- Delete

Settings- Privacy & Security -Location Services- System Services- Significant Locations- Off

Settings- Privacy & Security- App Privacy Report- Turn off

Developer Mode Required for Additional cleanup ($100/yr.)

Xcode- Window-Open Devices & Simulator-Allow to Connect

Settings- Privacy & Security- Developer Mode

Fast App Termination

Clear Experience Cache

Reset Local Data on next launch

Reindex all items

Reset media services